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Don Tomas

Don Tomas Special Edition

Don Tomas Special Edition is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Honduran Natural (aged) wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 50.

Maker
Don Tomas
Wrapper
Honduran Natural (aged)
Binder
Honduran
Filler
Honduran, Nicaraguan
Country
Honduras
Factory
HATSA
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Don Tomas Special Edition yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Don Tomas Special Edition questions

How strong is Don Tomas Special Edition?

Don Tomas Special Edition is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Don Tomas Special Edition good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Don Tomas Special Edition made?

Don Tomas Special Edition is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Don Tomas Special Edition use?

Don Tomas Special Edition uses a Honduran Natural (aged) wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Don Tomas Special Edition come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: No. 300 (5 × 50), No. 200 (6 × 50) and No. 100 (7 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Don Tomas Special Edition?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What cigars are similar to Don Tomas Special Edition?

Cigars with a similar build include Punch Gran Puro, Bolívar El Libertador and Onyx Contact. They share full strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.